Chief Financial Officer

The Jonus Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

The Jonus Group seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning and execution within a rapidly expanding insurance organization. Reporting to the President, you will shape growth strategy, oversee capital planning, and drive enterprise value through scalability and disciplined governance.

Ideal candidates have a CPA or MBA, 10+ years in finance leadership, and proven experience with M&A, financial diligence, and post-acquisition reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within a growth-oriented organization.
• Experience with M&A including financial diligence, valuation, integration, and post-acquisition reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies supporting profitability and growth.
• Provide insights into revenue performance, margins, and compensation structures.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Oversee audits, compliance, and external reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Chief Financial Officer Job Summary

Seeking a strategic and growth-oriented Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team of a rapidly expanding insurance organization. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will play a critical role in driving financial strategy, operational scalability, long-term growth initiatives, and overall organizational performance. The CFO will help guide the organization through its next phase of expansion, including both organic growth and acquisition activity, while enhancing financial infrastructure, operational efficiency, and enterprise value.

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies that support profitability, operational scalability, and long-term organizational growth. Provide insight into revenue performance, operational metrics, margin trends, compensation structures, and overall business performance across the organization. Support and help execute strategic growth initiatives, including acquisition activity, financial analysis, valuation modeling, capital planning, and post-transaction integration efforts. Manage relationships with banking and financial partners while helping maintain appropriate liquidity, leverage, and capital allocation strategies. Build and enhance financial processes, reporting capabilities, systems, and internal controls to support a rapidly evolving and growth-oriented organization. Improve analytics, standardized reporting, and scalable operational infrastructure to support long-term organizational growth. Support ownership planning, succession-related initiatives, valuation processes, and long-term equity and value realization strategies. Help create sustainable frameworks that support employee retention, leadership continuity, and long-term organizational independence. Oversee financial reporting, audit coordination, and compliance efforts to ensure accuracy, transparency, and adherence to applicable financial and regulatory standards. Maintain strong relationships with external partners, advisors, and stakeholders. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling processes to support strategic decision-making. Develop scenario planning and performance analysis tied to growth initiatives, investments, operational priorities, and organizational planning efforts.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA and/or MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within a growth-oriented organization. Strong experience with financial operations, strategic planning, and organizational scaling initiatives. Demonstrated exposure to M&A activity, including financial diligence, valuation, integration, and post-acquisition reporting. Experience managing lender, investor, or capital partner relationships preferred. Strong analytical, operational, and strategic leadership capabilities. Excellent communication and executive-level stakeholder management skills. Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance high-level strategy and operational execution.

Compensation Package Base

Salary

$275,000 - $300,000 Bonus Opportunity: 20% Comprehensive benefits package 401(k) retirement plan Hybrid remote work option Disclaimer: Please note that this job description may not cover all duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role, and it is subject to modification at the employer's discretion. #LI-ET1